Lucia
Perez-Kleine
MA, LMHC, LCAT, ATR-BC
Welcome to my therapy practice. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Creative Arts Therapist providing verbal and art psychotherapy in New York City. I work with adults and adolescents presenting with a range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and trauma. The fact that you have arrived here likely means you are motivated to get the help you need and make the necessary changes to experience a present and full life. I would be honored to help you through that process.
Whatever you are going though- you are not alone! The fact is, one in five people will experience a mental health crisis in their lifetime and all will confront multiple life challenges. To be human is to struggle. Society has made progress- it is increasingly behind us to view attending therapy as "weak.” Building up your support system and seeing the world through other perspectives can be relieving and comforting. Beginning the journey towards self-actualization is courageous work. Congratulations on taking this step!
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"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."
- Brene Brown
About Me
I am a dually licensed Mental Health Counselor and Creative Arts Therapist in New York City. I have been working in private practice since 2010 and enjoy the depth and richness that doing individual psychotherapy work offers. I especially love working with young professionals, creatives, students, and new parents. My specialties include trauma, relationship conflicts, anxiety and depression. I have have many years of experience working in both hospital and clinical practice and have advanced, postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, trauma and EMDR treatment.
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Prior to establishing my private practice full-time, I worked on various psychiatric units across NYC specializing in acute mental illness and addiction. As a longtime treatment team provider within Mount Sinai Health System's Department of Psychiatry (2007-2021), I used my skills to provide group and individual psychotherapy for those struggling with symptoms related to various mood disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders.
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Education, Licenses, and Certifications
New York University, 2004 - 2006, Master's in Art Therapy
Columbia University International Trauma Studies Program, 2006 - 2007, Certificate in Trauma Studies
New York University, 2010 - 2014, Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness
New York Counseling and CSW Services, 2012-2015, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Institute Training
Parnell Institute, 2021 - 2024, EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training in Attachment-Focused EMDR
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, #001228
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #007374
Board Certified Art Therapist
NPI #1649753153
Experience
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, 2006 - 2007
Lutheran Medical Center/ NYU Pediatric Unit 2007 - 2008
New York Counseling and CSW Services, 2012-2018
Mount Sinai Hospital Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units, 2007 - 2021
Private Practice, 2010 - present
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Publications
Healthcare Heroes, 2019 - Author of Chapter on Art Therapy
Location
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I offer both in person and telehealth appointments using a secure, HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.
My office is located in Manhattan, NYC at 125 East 23rd Street, Suite 511. Just two blocks away from Madison Square Park and a 10 minute walk north of Union Square.
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Pricing
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My fee is $250 per session.
Sliding scale fees are available when needed.
Superbill/receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement.
"And the day came when the
risk to remain tight in a bud
was more painful than the
risk it took to blossom."
-Anais Nin
Contact Me
Please reach out to me through the contact form below and I will do my best to be in touch within 24 hours. If you would like to move forward with scheduling a full 45-minute session, please use the following link: ​
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Again, congratulations on taking this first step.
I look forward to hearing from you!
125 East 23rd Street, Suite 511
New York, NY 10010
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Lucy@LuciaPerezKleineTherapy.com
Tel: 863-412-1311